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Drone footage captured a police chase through Broome in early July.

busted Broome police chase ends with multiple arrests

Footage of a man racing through the streets of Broome with police in pursuit, captured by a high-tech police drone, has led to multiple arrests and a string of serious charges.

Cain Andrews

Soldiers of 4 Brigade ready vehicles for transport to participate in exercise Talisman Sabre at Simpson Barracks. *** Local Caption *** Nearly 100 vehicles from the 4th Brigade have been loaded onto a cargo ship at the Port of Melbourne, heading for Darwin in preparation for Exercise Talisman Sabre. Exercise Talisman Sabre is a biennial, multinational military exercise primarily conducted between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States military, with participation from several partner nations. Designed to strengthen interoperability and enhance strategic military cooperation, the exercise involves complex, high-end warfighting scenarios across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains.

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025PremiumIncreased military activity for Talisman Sabre 2025

The Australian Defence Force is urging Kimberley residents not to be alarmed by increased military activity in the region as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Cain Andrews

Tourists ride camels on Cable Beach enjoying the sunset.

Broome tourism boostThousands of discounted Broome flights on offer

Cheap flights and discounted Kimberley experiences are on offer as the State Government moves to boost tourism and local business after the axing of Jetstar Asia’s Broome-Singapore route.

Cain Andrews

The Broome local government area has recorded the highest weekly median rent in regional WA, with residents forking out an average of $1150 a week as the northwest continues to top the list for regional rents.

Broome rent rise Broome rents continue to rise

The Broome local government area has recorded the highest weekly median rent in regional WA, with residents forking out an average of $1150 a week as the northwest continues to top the list for regional rents.

Cain Andrews

Broome filmmaker Brooke Collard and her partner Kylie Bracknell will develop a new documentary Walbreninj, after being named one of two successful teams in the inaugural First Nations VR Documentary Initiative.

FilmBroome filmmakers harness VR for ‘truth-telling’ documentary

Broome filmmaker Brooke Collard and her partner Kylie Bracknell will develop a new documentary Walbreninj, after being named one of two successful teams in the inaugural First Nations VR Documentary Initiative.

Cain Andrews

Bust Out Cabaret returns to the Broome stage for an exciting adults-only show.

Bust Out Cabaret Bust Out Cabaret returns for two-night spectacle in 2025

Theatre Kimberley’s Bust Out Cabaret is set to return for two shows only on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, promising a sizzling adults-only night out at Broome Convention Centre’s Elephant Bar.

Cain Andrews

The State Government has officially released a tender for the construction of Broome’s long-awaited Sobering Up Centre, more than two years after the forced closure of the town’s previous facility. (Pictured: The previous Walangari Broome Sobering Up Centre.)

long-awaitedBroome Sobering Up Centre tender released

The State Government has officially released a tender for the construction of Broome’s long-awaited Sobering Up Centre, more than three and a half years after the forced closure of the town’s previous facility.

Cain Andrews

Housing options in Broome's Waranyjarri Estate are increasing.

land grabWaranyjarri Estate lots hit the market

Broome homebuyers have been given one last chance to secure land in the Waranyjarri Estate, with four new lots hitting the market following overwhelming demand.

Cain Andrews

Port Wyndham Crocs women's team.

FootballPremiumMagpies secure top spot after defeating Port Wyndham

The Ord River Magpies have cemented their place at the top of the East Kimberley Football League ladder after defeating Port Wyndham Crocs in round 10 at the weekend.

Cain Andrews

Broome Towns' Lauren Riley.

FootballOfferman boots 10 as Towns smash Eagles

Michael Offerman booted a massive 10 goals to help Broome Towns demolish the Looma Eagles in a one-sided clash for round 10 of the West Kimberley Football League.

Cain Andrews

Australian Idol star Amy Reeves and celebrity chef Julie Goodwin will headline Broome’s beloved Shinju Matsuri this August, as the long-running Festival of the Pearl secures funding to continue for at least another three years. (Pictured: Sammy the Dragon at the Shinju Matsuri Parade.)

Shinju Matsuri Star power confirmed to headline Shinju Matsuri 2025

Australian Idol star Amy Reeves and celebrity chef Julie Goodwin will headline Broome’s beloved Shinju Matsuri in 2025, as the long-running Festival of the Pearl secures funding for another three years.

Cain Andrews

Kimberley residents are being urged not to ignore potential cancer symptoms.

Act on symptomsWorrying number of people in regional WA ignoring symptoms

Kimberley residents are being urged not to ignore potential cancer symptoms, with new data revealing nearly half of regional West Australians would delay seeing a doctor in the hope symptoms will go away.

Cain Andrews

Tennis Pennant Competition score desk.

Tennis Broome Tennis Club pennant competition returns

Broome Tennis Club is back in full swing with the long-awaited return of its pennant competition, marking a fresh chapter for the club after years focused primarily on social play.

Cain Andrews

East Kimberley prevention services officer Jacquelyn McCoy.

local award winPremiumJacquelyn McCoy wins Aboriginal Student of the Year award

Kununurra mental health worker Jacquelyn McCoy has been named Aboriginal Student of the Year at the Central Regional TAFE Awards, after completing her Diploma of Counselling

Cain Andrews

Kimberley Mineral Sands has shipped its one-millionth tonne of product from its Thunderbird Mine. 

Thunderbird is go Thunderbird exports one-millionth tonne of product.

Kimberley Mineral Sands has shipped its one-millionth tonne of product from its Thunderbird Mine in a milestone for the mining development

Cain Andrews

The Banned Drinkers Register is set to become permanent under new legislation. 

WA newsCommentsPremiumBanned Drinkers Register to be made permanent in north WA

The Banned Drinkers Register is set to become permanent in some northern regions of WA under new legislation.

Cain Andrews

The Ord River Magpies have reclaimed the top spot on the ladder after a late game comeback as East Kimberley Football League teams clashed for round nine at the weekend. (Pictured: Ord River Magpies after winning the 2024 EKFL grand final.)

Football PremiumMagies back on top after round nine

The Ord River Magpies have reclaimed the top spot on the ladder after a late comeback as East Kimberley Football League teams clashed for round nine at the weekend.

Cain Andrews

The Broome Shire Council adopted the 2025–26 budget at the ordinary council meeting on June 26 with a focus on balancing rising costs in a challenging economic climate. 

Budget passedBudget adopted: Broome Shire touts strong grant wins

The Broome Shire Council adopted the 2025–26 budget at the ordinary council meeting on June 26 with a focus on balancing rising costs in a challenging economic climate. 

Cain Andrews

Bidyadanga Emus' Taysin Thomas.

Football Cable Beach teams take home wins from Bidyadanga

The Bidyadanga Emus put up a commendable fight in their clash with Cable Beach at the weekend but were ultimately beaten by the top team. 

Cain Andrews

NAIDOC 2025 march in Broome.j Yawuru leader Neil McKenzie leads Reconciliation walk

Indigenous AustraliansHundreds march for NAIDOC Reconciliation Walk in Broome

Brightly coloured school uniforms dotted Broome’s streets on Friday morning as children marched in the Kullarri NAIDOC parade.

Natasha Clark

Dozens of luxury cruise passengers have been rescued from a remote island off the Kimberley coast after becoming trapped by an outgoing tide.

BoatingCommentsDozens of trapped cruise passengers rescued off Adele Island

Silversea Silver Cloud cruise passengers were exploring Adele Island — located about 140km off the WA coastline and 285km north of Broome — when they became stranded by an outgoing tide on Thursday afternoon.

Jessica Evensen

The 2024 Power Trip winner Lei Yuen, from Broome, with Senator Penny Wong at Parliament House in Canberra.

“Power trip”Competition gives young leaders chance to win Canberra trip

Young Broome leader Lei Yuen is encouraging young rural women and non-binary students to enter the organisation’s leadership competition for the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Canberra.

Cain Andrews

Local lads Luke Frost and Aaron O’Brien leapt into action on June 24, extinguishing a kitchen fire at Son Ming Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown before emergency services could arrive.

Local Heroes Local lads save Chinatown restaurant from kitchen fire

Local lads Luke Frost and Aaron O’Brien leapt into action on Tuesday, June 24, extinguishing a kitchen fire at Son Ming Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown before emergency services could arrive. 

Cain Andrews

Kimberley Community Grants Scheme recipients.

Grassroots fundingPremiumGrassroots funded by grassroots

Grassroots funding has taken on a literal twist in the Kimberley, where 14 community groups have received $80,000 raised by selling hay grown with recycled water

Cain Andrews